COPD study: Passive Heat Therapy
Official title Passive Heat Therapy for People With COPD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05962164
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will see whether a 45‑minute hot‑water footbath can increase leg blood flow and if regular footbaths over 6 weeks improve blood pressure and heart‑disease risk in people with COPD.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- What's involved
- Participants will take a 45‑minute hot‑water footbath while blood flow is measured with ultrasound, then continue daily footbaths for 6 weeks with follow‑up visits and tests.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about 6 weeks with several visits for the footbaths and measurements.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- Non-smoking individuals
- \>40 years of age
- Stable (exacerbation free for \>6 weeks), moderate-to-severe COPD (post bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \<lower limit of normal and FEV1 z-score \<2.51)
You likely can't join if
- Performing structured exercise training (i.e. pulmonary rehabilitation)
- Have advanced cardiac or cerebrovascular disease (i.e. a history of heart failure, previous stroke or myocardial infarction)
- Have uncontrolled hypertension (\>160/95 mmHg at rest)
- Have hypotension (\<110/60 mmHg)
- Are taking Beta Blockers
- Have resting blood pressure \> 150/95 mmHg
See the full eligibility criteria
- Non-smoking individuals
- \>40 years of age
- Stable (exacerbation free for \>6 weeks), moderate-to-severe COPD (post bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \<lower limit of normal and FEV1 z-score \<2.51)
- Performing structured exercise training (i.e. pulmonary rehabilitation)
- Have advanced cardiac or cerebrovascular disease (i.e. a history of heart failure, previous stroke or myocardial infarction)
- Have uncontrolled hypertension (\>160/95 mmHg at rest)
- Have hypotension (\<110/60 mmHg)
- Are taking Beta Blockers
- Have resting blood pressure \> 150/95 mmHg
- On supplemental oxygen for hypoxemia.
- Musculoskeletal pain that limits their ability to perform stationary cycling.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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